Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752

Genesis 47:12-17 Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision 1752 (DRC1752)

12. And he nourished them, and all his father's house, allowing food to every one.

13. For in the whole world there was want of bread, and a famine had oppressed the land: more especially of Egypt and Chanaan.

14. Out of which he gathered up all the money for the corn which they bought, and brought it into the king's treasure.

15. And when the buyers wanted money, all Egypt came to Joseph, saying: Give us bread: why should we die in thy presence, having now net money.

16. And he answered them: Bring your cattle, and for them I will give you food, if you have no money.

17. And when they had brought them, he gave them food in exchange for their horses, and sheep, and oxen, end asses and he maintained them that year for the exchange of their cattle.